In an effort to combat the spread of STDs, all counties in California confidentially track and report the number of confirmed STD cases in their community. The Butte County Public Health Department monitors the number of reported STDs in our county as well as administers a range of programs and services. As the Public Health Department, it is our goal to protect the health of the community through prevention, early diagnosis and appropriate management and control of STDs. This is achieved through surveillance, disease investigation, patient education, community awareness and acting as a resource to local physicians, nurses and medical personnel.

2018 Butte County and California Data

In California, the number of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis cases reached a 30-year high. Of particular concern is the increase in congenital syphilis cases in the state. The rate of congenital syphilis was 14 percent higher than the previous year and nearly 900 percent higher than in 2012. Syphilis continues to be a major public health problem in California and has increased in all regions of the state, including Butte County.

California Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis Data